Douglas High School vs Pau Wa Lu Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas High School
Minden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,510 students
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
Gardnerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
| Measure | Douglas High School Minden, Nevada | Pau Wa Lu Middle School Gardnerville, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 98 | #22 of 106 |
| National rank | #6750 of 16,910 | #8875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,510 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 1,510 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| city | Minden | Gardnerville |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 44.3).
- •Douglas High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Douglas High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Douglas High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 41.1%).
- •Pau Wa Lu Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.1).
- •Douglas High School is the larger school with 1,510 students compared with 460.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Douglas High School better than Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas High School ranks higher (56.2 vs 44.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Douglas High School and Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Minden and Gardnerville in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas High School: 1,510. Pau Wa Lu Middle School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas High School and Pau Wa Lu Middle School rank in Nevada?
Douglas High School is 18th of 98 and Pau Wa Lu Middle School is 22nd of 106 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).